Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design
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About this qualification
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design is an advanced qualification in the Design Studies field. It is positioned at NQF Level 8 and carries 120 credits, supporting further academic development and higher-level engagement with design as a field of study. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, while its current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People who want to deepen their academic understanding of design and pursue advanced study in Design Studies might consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the requirements of the institution offering the qualification.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for further study and design-related work involving advanced design thinking, analysis or research. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and specific career opportunities depend on the learner’s experience, portfolio, additional requirements and the requirements of employers or professional bodies.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced design thinking
- Critical analysis of design-related issues
- Design research
- Conceptual development
- Written and verbal communication about design
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Design
- SAQA ID
- 91874
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Design Studies
- Originator
- University of Johannesburg
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, particularly because the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is available for enrolment.
- Check the institution’s admission requirements and whether your previous qualification is accepted.
- Request current information about the curriculum, assessment methods, study format and academic support.
- Ask whether any studio, project, practical or workplace-related requirements apply before committing to enrolment.
- Confirm how the qualification may support your intended further-study or career pathway, and check any separate requirements imposed by employers or professional bodies.